House Destroyed In Amberson

On December 26, 1969 at 10:00 p.m. Amberson Valley. An oil burner explosion sparked a fire that destroyed a large frame house. Firefighters were on the scene nearly five hours. A damage estimate was not available. The Fannett-Metal, Pleasant Hall, Fayetteville, Newburg, Franklin, Vigilant Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies operated at the scene. The Cumberland Valley community ambulance also answered one call for the day.